158 TURKEY CORN — TURMERIC — TURPETH. 



TURKEY CORN. Dlcentra Canadensis. 



Synonym — Turkey Pea, Squirrel Corn, Stagger- 

 weed, Corydalis, Corydalis formosa, Corydalis Cana- 

 densis. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Tonic, diuretic, alterative, antisyphilitic. In 

 the treatment of syphilitic disorders, it is generally 

 combined with other remedies, and acts especially well 

 in conjunction with Queen's Delight, Burdock, or Prickly 

 Ash. Is also recommended in menstrual complaints. 

 The infusion of £ ounce to a pint of boiling water is 

 taken in wineglassful doses. 



Preparations — Fluid extract : Dose, £-1 drachm. 

 Corydalin : Dose, 2 grains. 



TURMERIC. Curcuma longa. 



Synonym — Curcuma, Curcuma rotunda, Amomum 

 Curcuma. 



Part used — Rhizome. 



Action — Carminative, stimulating. Seldom used in 

 medicine ; in pharmacy it is employed as a colouring 

 agent, and in cookery both as colour and seasoning. It 

 forms a part of most curry powders, and enters into 

 many cattle condiments. 



TURPETH. Ipomaea turpethum. 



Synonym — Turpeth Root. 



Part used — Root. 



Action —Cathartic, purgative. Used in India for 

 similar purposes as Jalap, which it resembles closely in 

 its action. 



TWAYBLADE. Listen ovata. 



Synonym — Twablade, Bilfoil. 



Part used — Plant. 



A decoction is reputed as a good remedy for piles. 

 The fresh juice by itself, or as an ointment, is used for 

 similar purposes, and also for wounds, cuts, ulcers, &c. 



